Texas Lottery could go away amid fraud allegations, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is investigating the legality of lottery couriers after a winning $83.5M lottery ticket was sold at a North Austin store. That store has sold several winning tickets in the past couple of years.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is investigating the legality of lottery couriers after a winning $83.5M lottery ticket was sold at a North Austin store. That store has sold several winning tickets in the past couple of years.
Hundreds without power for hours as AFD crews battle warehouse fire overnight
Hundreds were left without power for hours overnight as Austin fire crews battled a blaze at a North Austin warehouse.
Hundreds were left without power for hours overnight as Austin fire crews battled a blaze at a North Austin warehouse.
Liberty Hill ISD plans for 4-day school week as it grapples with budget deficit
Liberty Hill ISD adopted a hybrid four-week school schedule. This new schedule passed the school board unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Liberty Hill ISD adopted a hybrid four-week school schedule. This new schedule passed the school board unanimously on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Houston-area students arrested for plotting mass casualty attack against Memorial High School
Two students are now in custody after authorities identified them as being in the planning stages of a mass casualty attack against Memorial High School.
Two students are now in custody after authorities identified them as being in the planning stages of a mass casualty attack against Memorial High School.
Gov. Abbott defends GOP reforms at Austin conference
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Governor Greg Abbott continues to push state lawmakers to pass school choice legislation, tax reform, and to do more on the border.
Judge upholds DNA evidence in Bryan Kohberger Idaho murders trial
A judge has ruled on the use of DNA evidence in the trial of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students.
A judge has ruled on the use of DNA evidence in the trial of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students.
Advocates concerned Texas lawsuit targeting transgender protections could lead to end of Section 504
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
Fugitive wanted out of Bastrop County apprehended in Houston: DPS
69-year-old Armando Flores Aguilar was captured in Houston last week. He is the seventh fugitive from Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List to be captured since the list began last year.
69-year-old Armando Flores Aguilar was captured in Houston last week. He is the seventh fugitive from Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List to be captured since the list began last year.
Missouri man, 86, dies days after pleading guilty in shooting of Ralph Yarl
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl in 2023, has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Andrew Lester, the Missouri man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl in 2023, has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge.
Austin crime: Judge raises murder suspect's bond after it was dropped from $800K to $100
A Travis County judge has increased the bond for a 19-year-old accused of murder. His bond was previously reduced from $800,000 to just $100 with certain conditions.
A Travis County judge has increased the bond for a 19-year-old accused of murder. His bond was previously reduced from $800,000 to just $100 with certain conditions.
Trump moves to kill NYC congestion pricing, Hochul says 'cameras are staying on'
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD," Trump posted on Truth Social. “Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!"
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD," Trump posted on Truth Social. “Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!"
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Can power companies be held negligent for 2021 winter storm? Texas Supreme Court must decide
Can electric providers be held grossly negligent for prolonged blackouts during 2021's winter storm? The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday.
Can electric providers be held grossly negligent for prolonged blackouts during 2021's winter storm? The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday.
WARN Act: What is it and how does it apply to Texas workers?
When you hear of mass layoffs in Texas, you might also hear about something called the WARN Act. Scott Schneider, UT Austin adjunct law professor and employment attorney, breaks it down.
When you hear of mass layoffs in Texas, you might also hear about something called the WARN Act. Scott Schneider, UT Austin adjunct law professor and employment attorney, breaks it down.
Austin clinics chosen to administer new blood tests to screen for colon cancer
Health clinics in Austin are helping expand access to a new cancer detection blood test.
Health clinics in Austin are helping expand access to a new cancer detection blood test.
Laser from Mexico pointed at helicopter patrolling Texas border
A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.
A laser was pointed three times at an AS-350 helicopter patrolling about 13 miles west of McAllen International Airport in Texas last week. The laser was coming from a vehicle on the Mexican riverbank.
Austin weather: Light snow falls in some areas
Across parts of Central Texas, people saw some light snow fall as extreme cold temperatures moved in as well.
Across parts of Central Texas, people saw some light snow fall as extreme cold temperatures moved in as well.
Austin store that sold $83.5M winning lottery ticket under investigation by Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is conducting his own investigation into the Texas Lottery. This comes after a winning $83.5 million lottery ticket was bought at a retail store in North Austin.
Austin weather: City prepares for upcoming arctic blast
The City of Austin is preparing for an upcoming arctic blast.
The City of Austin is preparing for an upcoming arctic blast.